JAMESTOWN - There will be a contested election for the Jamestown School Board. Four individuals have submitted petitions to run for the two seats that are up for election for this year’s election. The candidates are current board member and board … [Read more...]
21 or Older to Buy Tobacco Starting this October – County Legislature Approves New Law
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21. The final vote on Wednesday night was 13 to 6. READ FULL LAW The proposal has been … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Hannah Braun with the Chautauqua County Humane Society
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 21, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Hannah Braun with the Chautauqua County Humane Society about several events and initiatives underway, including the … [Read more...]
Latest Search Involving Disappearance of Corrie Anderson Yields No New Clues
BUSTI - More than 50 police officers and investigators were in the Town of Busti Tuesday in a search connected to a missing area woman who hasn’t been seen in nearly eight years. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, new information regarding … [Read more...]
Drug Investigation Leads to High-Speed Chase Through Jamestown, Falconer
FALCONER - A drug investigation in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon ended with a high-speed chase that crossed over into Falconer and onto school property where after-school activities were taking place. Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson … [Read more...]
Tickets for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Go on Sale at Noon Wednesday for Lucy-Desi Members
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum and Center for Comedy will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for events involving the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starting Wednesday. Earlier this month Lucy-Desi Center … [Read more...]
Increasing Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products Highlights April Meeting of County Legislature
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature meets Wednesday night in Mayville for its monthly voting session. Among the items on the agenda is a local law that would increase the legal age to 21 for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco-related … [Read more...]
Officials Plan Library Funding Initiative Presentation for Wednesday at 10 a.m.
JAMESTOWN - Residents wishing to learn more about the Prendergast library’s funding initiative will have another opportunity to do so Wednesday morning at the Library. Executive Director Tina Scott will share information about the Initiative … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Pat Morris from CODE Discusses the Fair Housing Act
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 21, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Patrick Morris from CODE (Citizen’s Opportunity for Development and Equality, Inc.) to learn more about the Fair … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Professor Who Led Effort to Ban Microbeads Receives National Award from EPA
FREDONIA - A local professor who spearheaded the effort to ban the sale of products containing microbeads is one of six New Yorkers being recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Monday announced SUNY Fredonia … [Read more...]
